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In search of value for money

Value for money testing as part of investor protection has become a central focus for regulators in recent years.

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UK product maturities in 2024

Assessing performance of structured products is more complicated than for traditional investments such as funds because of their...
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Greeks aggregation

In the previous article, we considered the definition and calculation of sensitivities, or “Greeks”, for individual structured...
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Understanding Greeks

The role of “Greeks” in Structured Products and Derivatives is very important. The terminology of the Greeks was first adopted after...
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Volatility controlled indices

Volatility controlled indices are a type of index that use algorithms to maintain a target level of volatility by adjusting exposure...
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CPPI structures return

Constant Proportional Portfolio Insurance (CPPI) has had a long history and is a strategy that has elements in common with both...
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Gold linked structured products

Gold is an interesting asset that has properties of a currency and a commodity. It is a safe haven in times of turmoil and is an...
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Oil linked structured products

Structured products can be liked to a wide range of instruments spanning all asset classes. The largest share of the global market is...
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US structured product performance

In a previous article we looked at the importance of performance of the underlyings for structured products and how structured...
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Understanding product performance

Structured products open up a wealth of possibilities for investors who are not just looking for direct investment into an underlying...
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